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Chloroethane

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Chloroethane

Chloroethane is a volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon primarily used as a refrigerant, solvent, and in medical applications as a topical anesthetic spray. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a hazardous chemical if inhaled or ingested. Exposure can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory irritation, and cardiac sensitization.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 18, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Neurotoxicity, respiratory irritation, cardiac sensitization, flammability, potential carcinogenicity

Benefits

Used medically as topical anesthetic spray, solvent properties

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